7 of the Best Honeymoon Destinations in the Maldives

11 Nov

Honeymoons in the Maldives offer an idyllic escape for couples seeking romance and relaxation amid stunning natural beauty. With its pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and luxurious overwater bungalows, its a pretty dreamy spot to truly unwind in and for many, a real once in a lifetime experience. Couples can indulge in private dining experiences under the stars, rejuvenating spa treatments, and thrilling water sports, all while enjoying the warmth of the tropical sun from the comfort of their own private and spacious villa.

Below we’ve pulled together 7 of the very best hotels and resorts for a honeymoon in the Maldives to help you on your search.

1. COMO Cocoa Island

Blissfully serene with elegant interior design, COMO Cocoa Island consists of individual overwater houses with architecture inspired by the Dhoni, a local fishing boat, giving a relaxed and authentic feel to the resort. Located on the private shores of Kaafu Island, it is also home to two private diving reefs, an infinity pool, a beautiful spa, pilates studio, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, gym, yoga pavilion and watersports centre to name just a few! Fully air-conditioned with sumptuous white interiors and teak flooring, you’ll be able to truly relax in style. For meals throughout the day, head to Ufaa Restaurant, which serves healthy South Indian cuisine with fresh seafood and organic vegetables, and enjoy barbecue buffets on specific days too.

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2. Four Seasons Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the exquisite Four Seasons Maldives consists of villas both on land and over water, with the land villas benefiting from private beach access, pools, outdoor showers and their own gardens, and the water villas taking in panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, with private sundecks, outdoor showers and nets for overwater chilling. The hotel also has two further swimming pools available, plus a multi-award winning Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat, Rossano Ferretti Hair Salon and Night Spa. For those wanting to do some adventuring, indulge in some Anti-Gravity Yoga, Kite Surfing, Parasailing, X-Jetblades and make memories swimming with manta rays and white sharks. The hotel also has four in house restaurants, so rest assured there’ll be plenty to keep you busy!

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3. The St Regis Maldives Vommuli

Set on nine hectares of lush tropical gardens, sandy white beaches and enveloped in a glistening turquoise lagoon, this is the first St Regis on a private island, from the prestigious world-renowned group. It consists of 77 large villas and suites, which all benefit from private pools, personalised butler service, iPad room control and floor to ceiling windows. Add to this walk in closets, private terraces and Bang & Olufsen TVs with international channels, and you’ll feel right at home. The hotel has six different spots for you to dine at featuring various cuisines, including Italian, Chinese, Japanese and Middle Eastern. Enjoy dinner at their overwater tapas bar, wine tastings in the cellar and island picnics, whatever takes your fancy throughout your stay. The hotel is also home to The Blue Hole, one of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the Indian Ocean and they also offer acupuncture, meditation, anti gravity yoga, a kids club and tennis courts. For those who fancy a bit of exploring, you can also go diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing and hire glass bottomed kayaks and luxury private yachts for the day.

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4. Soneva Jani

Another gem from the highly acclaimed Soneva group, this beautiful hotel has an abundance of cool and unique features much like their other incredible resorts. At Soneva Jani highlights include an overwater cinema, a stargazing observatory with a resident astronomer, private beaches, a watersports and dive centre, an overwater spa and their all important ice cream, chocolate and cheese rooms. On arrival guests are asked to remove their shoes as part of their ‘No News, No Shoes’ policy so you can totally unwind, further enhanced by every room coming with it’s own Barefoot Butler, private pool and direct access to the lagoon, with many having their own slides! Spread across five islands, at the centre you’ll find The Gathering which is home to the restaurant, bar, spa, gym, library and those all important treat room. This also - of course - has a slide, because why ever not? It is also where you’ll find So Fresh, a room that creates juices, salads and healthy meals, and So Imaginative, where you can enjoy wine tasting and wine paired dinners. For a once in a lifetime experience, why not dine in the observatory, where they have four private tables set up, each with their own screen connected to the telescope.

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5. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Surrounded by beautiful coral reef and turquoise lagoons, Anantara Kihavah is a real sight to behold. Choose from large villas above the water or on their private beach, with each offering complete privacy, their own infinity pools and private beach and ocean access. Inside, the villas are beautifully furnished with luxurious cotton bedding, fully air conditioned with huge bathtubs, along with lovely outdoor dining decks. For daytime adventures, they offer wakeboarding, windsurfing, canoeing, catamaran sailing and snorkelling with manta rays. For something a little different, spend time in the world’s only over water observatory, enjoy live cooking stations for breakfast on the beach and theatrical Teppenyaki cuisine. The hotel is also home to the multi-award winning underwater restaurant, SEA and provides an amazing kid’s club if you happen to have little ones with you, offering mini master chef classes, a giant trampoline park and pampering sessions at the over water spa.

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6. JOALI

A beautiful 5* art inspired hotel, JOALI is a real feast for the senses. Featuring an immerse art collection from big name curators, this hotel consists of both luxury overwater and land villas, with private pools and beach access. In addition to this there is a family friendly outdoor swimming pool and an infinity pool at the top of the island, tennis courts, a spa with Turkish Hammam and overwater treatment rooms, free bikes and a fitness centre. The hotel has five restaurants to choose from with no need to book, so you can just follow whatever you fancy each evening. Head to Vandhoo for Asian-fusion and Maldivian dishes, Bellinis for Italina, Tuh’u for Levant Cuisine or the unique Saoke for sushi and teppanyaki, which is located right at the end of its own jetty. After dinner make sure you head to La Joie for delicious handmade chocolates and ice creams and their decadent hotel bar. For a unique experience, head out and take a look at the stunning reef with the hotel’s resident marine biologist Sam.

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7. Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

Stretched across two islands in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Raffles Maldives is a stunning eco-friendly hotel from this well-loved hotel group. Choose from beach villas on one of the private islands surrounded by greenery and glistening lagoon, or one of their premium overwater villas, which take in wonderful sunrises and sunsets each day and have glass bottomed terraces so you can explore the sea below. All villas benefit from private pools, outdoor showers and are fully air conditioned, for the ultimate comfort. In addition to this, the hotel has an overwater spa, a specific mani-pedi villa, yoga centre and overwater fitness room for you to enjoy. When it comes to delicious food, head to Thari for all day dining on the beachfront, Firepit for a unique barbecue experience by the sea and Yuzu for Peruvian-Nikkei cuisine. For drinks, enjoy their Yaya Sunset Bar which is set over water, with drinks taking inspiration from South America and Japan.

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